The familiar whirlwind of morning: backpacks stuffed, breakfast sizzling, kids hustled to school, errands lined up, the business day looming, and chores that never seem to end. Day after day, the same rhythm plays on. Parenting never pauses. To-do lists torn and tossed, scraps and messes waiting, birthdays to organise, events filling the calendar. And […]
‘I just want to know what the wooden chips in the bowl were. I have seen you eat those,’ he said. My eyes widened in surprise at the young man’s question. ‘What do you mean?’ I asked, eager to clear up any misunderstanding. ‘Please don’t be embarrassed. I don’t know what it is’. He replied. […]
“Praying” is what I learnt from my grandma. She would perch on her bed, even in the stillness of early morning, softly calling out each of our names and those of others in prayer. What touched my young heart most was her unwavering consistency and gentle patience as she prayed. Honestly, I used to wonder […]
Recall the woman at the well? Yes, the very woman whose story Jesus revealed with astonishing clarity. Bible Reading: John 4: 4-42 She was the one to whom Jesus offered living water. Her past was a record she might have carried with shame. Perhaps her name was often whispered in the corners of the city. […]
A few years ago, a lady evangelist lost her life in Northern Nigeria under brutal circumstances. The details remain unclear; the scene unforgettable. As I wrestled with questions and sorrow, my mind turned to the countless men and women in the Bible who gave everything for Jesus, many paying the ultimate price for the Gospel. […]
After hearing an uplifting message, we often feel a spark to act on what we’ve learned. Yet, just as in the parable of the sower, not every seed finds fertile ground. Evangelism is a wonderful calling, but it asks for readiness in body, spirit, and soul, don’t you think? After hearing an uplifting message, we […]
